Also means
gambler
Usage Note
Joueur comes from jouer ('to play') and its feminine form is joueuse. As an adjective it means 'playful' (un chien joueur). The phrase beau joueur ('good sport') describes someone who accepts defeat graciously, while mauvais joueur labels a sore loser.
Examples
"C'est un joueur professionnel."
Natural Translation
He is a professional player.
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